automation script

[ɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən skrɪpt]
nounpl: automation scripts
script de automação
1. A computer program or set of commands written to automatically perform repetitive tasks or workflows without manual intervention
The developer created an automation script to deploy updates to the server every night.
O desenvolvedor criou um script de automação para implantar atualizações no servidor todas as noites.
2. A sequence of code that executes predefined operations to streamline business processes or technical workflows
We use an automation script to backup our database and send reports automatically.
Usamos um script de automação para fazer backup do nosso banco de dados e enviar relatórios automaticamente.
Automation scripts are fundamental in both Brazilian and North American tech cultures, particularly in DevOps and software development. The term is widely used in startup ecosystems in São Paulo and tech communities in the USA. In Brazil, there's growing emphasis on automation as companies digitalize operations, making this term increasingly common in business and IT sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
automation toolbatch scriptexecutable scriptworkflow automationautomated task
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual processmanual taskinteractive program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
script de automação
Most common term used in Brazilian tech industry and documentation
São Paulo
script de automação / automação de scripts
Both forms are used interchangeably in tech hubs
Portugal
script de automação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in Portuguese tech communities
General English (USA)
automation script
Standard terminology in American tech industry and documentation

Related Words

scripting languageautomation frameworktask schedulerworkflow automationDevOpscontinuous integrationshell scriptPython script

Related Idioms & Phrases

automate the workflow
set it and forget it
hands-off operation
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